Runners must collect their RACE NUMBER and RACE CHIP on the day in the main Sports
Hall. Please allow plenty of time to collect your number. We strongly advise that
you arrive by 09.30am at the latest to allow time to park, collect your race number
and the walk to the start. The race start will NOT be delayed if you are late! Note
there are NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY.

Bedfordshire AAA 10 Mile Championship

This year’s race incorporates the Beds County AAA 10 mile road championship. If you
are eligible by birth or residency in the county you had the opportunity to enter
the championships during the entry process by ticking the Beds Championship box.
If you forgot to do this, you can still enter the championship by going to the Beds
AAA Registration Desk on the day and presenting your race number.

Car Parking

Marshals will be on duty to show you where to park at the Sports Centre. Please do
not park in Sunderland Road as it is part of the course. In the event of wet weather
which restricts our parking at the Sports Centre, you will be directed to park in
industrial roads off Sunderland Road. See maps above.

Gateshead Close is the first overflow car park to be used. You can drive to Sunderland
Rd via Engayne Ave and St Neots Road. It's a 5 minute jog from these car parking
areas to the Sports Centre or Start line

Changing, Toilets, Baggage

There are changing and toilet facilities for male and female runners at the Sports
Centre. A baggage area is provided in the main sports hall but please do not leave
any valuables. The race organisers will not take responsibility for any losses or
damage incurred.

Race rules & etiquette

The race is run under UKA rules of competition, UKA License number 2018-33549. The
minimum age for 10 mile runners is 17. Please note that the wearing of headsets/headphones
during the race is NOT PERMITTED for the safety of yourself and others. Runners who
wear headsets will be disqualified. Run on the left hand side of the road unless
otherwise directed by the course marshals. There is a 2hr 10m time limit for the
10m race. Marshals and signage will be withdrawn after 13 minute mile pace.

Hot and cold drinks and snacks will be available at the Sports Centre before and
after the race.

First Aid

First aid cover is provided to Level 1 standard. If you require medical assistance
during the race, please inform a course marshal who will alert our first aid personnel.

The 10 mile Start

The start area for the 10 Mile race is in Gosforth Close, just off Tyne Road and
Sunderland Road, approximately 800 metres from the Sports Centre. Please allow 15
minutes to walk to the start area along the footpath, and follow the directions given
by the marshals. Take great care when crossing Sunderland Road. Please see above
maps of the Sports Centre and the Start and Finish areas.

The 10 mile Course

Maps of the 10 mile race route will be on display in the Sports Hall, or you can
view the route above.

The 10 mile Finish

The race finish is at the Sports Centre. After crossing the finish line please stay
in finish order in the funnel.

3 km Fun Run

The 3km Fun run starts at 10:45. Entries are accepted in advance or on the day provided
the entry limit has not been reached. Minimum age for fun runners is 9 years. You
can either enter online or post a downloadable fun run entry form. See the 3km fun
run page on our website for more information. There is a 60 runner limit for the
Fun Run.

After the race

The presentation of trophies will take place in the main Sports Hall between 12:45
and 13:00. Full results will be available on our web site www.biggleswadeac.org.uk
from Sunday evening. They will also be printed in the Biggleswade Chronicle.

Race Proceeds

We are once again supporting Sue Ryder, St Johns Hospice Moggerhanger as our race
charity in 2018.

After the 2017 race we wrere delighted to have donated £1000.00 to St Johns Hospice
Moggerhanger (Sue Ryder) from surplus race funds.